Dodge Stealth Problems by Year

We compared every Dodge Stealth model year from 1995 using 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No Stealth year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
13complaints
1recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

199513
Owner complaints per model year, Dodge Stealth. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
199513—1TransmissionLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Stealth year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Dodge Stealth problems

  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 1995
    646%
  • Seat beltsworst: 1995
    323%
  • Air bagsworst: 1995
    215%
  • Brakesworst: 1995
    18%
  • Electrical systemworst: 1995
    18%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 1995
    18%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 1995
    18%

Latest Dodge Stealth recalls

Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)

NHTSA recall 02V143002 · May 14, 2002 · 9,000 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles built by Mitsubishi motor corporation for daimlerchrysler, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage. Vehicles that have no oil leakage will have the transfer case oil changed.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Dodge Stealth should you avoid?

None of the Dodge Stealth years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Dodge Stealth problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (6), seat belts (3) and air bags (2). Transmission complaints peak in the 1995 model year.

How many recalls has the Dodge Stealth had?

1 recall across 1995. The model year with the most is 1995.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.